Atenolol
Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
4.0M
NHS Cost
£3.3M
Practices
6,693
Avg per Practice
603
Overview
Atenolol is prescribed by 6,693 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,035,643 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,291,019 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
361,156
Jun 2026
331,781
Jun 2026
360,310
Jun 2026
345,975
Jun 2026
332,744
Jun 2026
349,461
Jun 2026
331,936
Jun 2026
339,324
Jun 2026
339,051
Jun 2026
302,116
Jun 2026
317,648
Jun 2026
318,305
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 214.8K | 169 | 1,271 | +110.8% ▲ |
| NE | 161.0K | 139 | 1,159 | +92.1% ▲ |
| PE | 110.6K | 91 | 1,216 | +101.6% ▲ |
| NG | 103.6K | 137 | 756 | +25.4% ▲ |
| B | 102.6K | 262 | 392 | -35.0% ▼ |
| DN | 91.9K | 87 | 1,056 | +75.1% ▲ |
| TS | 78.3K | 73 | 1,073 | +77.9% ▲ |
| NR | 78.2K | 73 | 1,071 | +77.5% ▲ |
| M | 75.9K | 173 | 439 | -27.2% ▼ |
| LE | 70.3K | 123 | 572 | -5.2% ▼ |
| L | 69.1K | 144 | 480 | -20.4% ▼ |
| DE | 67.9K | 81 | 838 | +39.0% ▲ |
| NN | 66.7K | 65 | 1,025 | +70.0% ▲ |
| ST | 58.5K | 83 | 705 | +16.9% ▲ |
| E | 57.4K | 139 | 413 | -31.5% ▼ |
| IP | 56.1K | 59 | 952 | +57.8% ▲ |
| PO | 56.1K | 63 | 890 | +47.6% ▲ |
| BS | 56.0K | 79 | 709 | +17.5% ▲ |
| CV | 55.0K | 108 | 509 | -15.5% ▼ |
| YO | 53.9K | 47 | 1,146 | +90.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 8,637 |
| BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 6,124 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 5,587 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Paragraph: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.